Unique film and process technologies create solutions for harsh environments, high. The product line consists of over 250 models, including high voltage resistors, current sense resistors, chip resistors, high. Ill also be putting an order in for the tx2352s from texas components. Another area of the amp circuit that should not contain carboncomp. With no inductance, foil resistors are good for audio applications where. Mills brand resistors mra series are wirewound noninductive nonmagnetic. Perhaps the proper question is what is the best resistor for a particular application. Best brand and types of resistors and caps the gear page. Originating from japan and no longer in production, shinkohs tantalum taf are commonly regarded as the best resistors in the world.
Designing with caddocks mp series tostyle heat sink mountable power film resistors. That was a shocking difference to both my pocket book and to my ears. Low noise resistors,metal oxide,metal film and metal glaze are the first choice for low level circuits. Caddock uses unique resistance film technologies and process technologies to create solutions for performance demanding applications. Resistor theory and technology, felix zandman scitech the most up to date resistor book, written by the founder of vishay. Choosing the right resistor for your amplifier project mojo.
Bulk foils have for many years been the holy grail of resistors for audio. As i said above, the folks at audio asylum steered me toward carbon comps. Im looking at using the ms series on the power supply side of things instead of mills. Designing with mp series resistors caddock digikey. Caddock electronics distributor digikey electronics. We carry many excellent audio grade brands of resistors to suit all occasions. Custom resistors and resistor network solutions are also available. However, my own wilson audio sophia 3s conveniently have an access cover to a pair of mid and treble driver protection resistors, and this provides an uno. A really nice amp can be built from the mouser catalog. They have since found their way into many kinds of equipment used to audiophonically reproduce music and sounds very close to what is heard in a.
Thermal noise is the predominant source of noise for resistors. Buy caddock mk2 series radial power film resistor 100k. Caddock mk2v precision thick film resistors thick film resistors radial leaded, precision metal film from caddocks have been around for many years now and have been recognised as excellent sounding resistors in audio. Aug 21, 2010 low noise resistors,metal oxide,metal film and metal glaze are the first choice for low level circuits. Caddock resistors are available at mouser electronics. Avoid any resistor using steel in the leads or end caps. The resistance of these carbon composition resistors can be. They are also used to adjust the frequency response in case it is needed to compensate for imperfections in other devices e. Caddock uses unique film and process technologies to create solutions for harsh environments, for high power density, and long term stability.
They have since found their way into many kinds of equipment used to audiophonically reproduce music and sounds very close to what is heard in a live performance. Caddock manufactures precision resistors and resistor networks. Myself and others have measured them on average under 34 of 1%. Full text of caddock general catalog 1989 see other formats caddock high performance film resistors general catalog 23rd edition caddock high performance film resistors caddock electronics is commited to the development of advanced resistor technologies and to the production of film resistor products of the highest performance. Browse our latest through hole fixed resistors offers. Buy caddock usf 300 series solder metal film fixed resistor 500k. Apr 28, 2012 resistor noise is often specified as microvolts noise per volt of applied voltage, for a 1 mhz bandwidth. Thepath audio resistors in the 10 watt range are top dog a slightly warm balance detail the best out there. Mills audio resistors made in usa these resistors were originally designed for the audiophile to upgrade the crossover networks in custom built loudspeakers.
Replacing magnetic metal film resistors roderstein in my power amps adcom with nonferris metal film resistors did add extra details on top without any other changes. The book gives an overview of the design, use and production of resistors. Excellent resistors for crossovers, tube amp bias circuits because they are available in 5w and 12w values. Mission statement caddock high performance film resistors.
Mills audio resistors thlaudio web pages for audio parts. When selecting a resistor, i keep a magnet close by, if it sticks it stays out of the audio signal path. For high ohmic values and especially when used as say anode or screen loads,higher wattage and voltage ratings are beneficial. Make offer ward leonard noninductive resistor 1600 ohms 200 watt 5% tolerance brand new resistors caddock 7. For your standard fender amp, id budget for 15 of the latter in various values and use them in select locations throughout the amp. I already own both omnibooks, but id gladly buy such books, even if i already read all the articles. Sprague 715p or wima fkp series caps are quite nice. Where to buy caddock ms resistors diy audio projects. Capacitors are used to separate dc from ac signals basically bias from audio. For precision crossover and filter applications that demand the highest resolution and sonic purity, choose the mills audio power resistors.
Jul 04, 2009 a really nice amp can be built from the mouser catalog. The effects of 100% noninductance and nonmagnetism guarantee an incredibly clear, warm sound quality. When i talked with caddock, they expressed that most of their clients are not using their products for audio. Ime riken carbonfilm resistors obscure detail relative to caddock. In some cases noninductive resistors emitter and non. New to hificollective are these amazing bulk foil resistors in a to218 to247 housing from powertron. Ive been using the vishay bulk foil resistors for years.
About 10 years ago, a friend constructed three sets of pots for my crosby modified spectral dmc 10 preamp, all using 39 position techlabs silver contact switches, but using three different brands of resistors, vishay, holco and resista. Kaiser cj publishing a good indepth reference resistor book. Choosing the right resistor for your amplifier project. Jun 10, 20 mills brand resistors mra series are wirewound noninductive nonmagnetic. What resistors and capacitors do on a audio circuit. The 12w variants are 20ppm most reasonably priced quality resistors are 100ppm and 1% tolerance. Mills resistors are prized highly by audio enthusiasts. They are a lower cost alternative to the zbulk foils from charcroft. High end audio and video equipment, speakers and amplifiers, use caddocks type mp, ms, mk and tf resistor products. Caddock ms series thick film resistors are available at mouser electronics. It turned out caddock, vishay and others could supply resistors with. Constructed with caddocks micronox resistance films fired.
Designing with caddock s mp series tostyle heat sink mountable power film resistors. Caddocks high performance resistors are used across the board. The resistance values were hand printed on the tape, and sometimes a little hard to read. I also swapped the emitter power sand resistors with caddock power film.
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